jog — to run at a steady gentle pace, especially on a regular basis as a form of physical exercise
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to run at a steady gentle pace, especially on a regular basis as a form of physical exercise
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɑːɡ/
Example Sentences
- My dog loves to jog with me, but he always stops to sniff every tree!
- I decided to jog to work, but arrived looking like I swam there instead.
- She jogs five miles every day to stay fit.
jog
VERB[/dʒɑːɡ/]
to run at a steady gentle pace, especially on a regular basis as a form of physical exercise
a woman in athletic wear runs at a comfortable, steady pace along the winding path. Her breathing appears controlled and relaxed as she maintains her gentle running rhythm. Behind her, a man in running gear follows at the same measured speed, both moving in sync. Their feet hit the ground in a consistent, unhurried pattern that shows endurance rather than speed. Other park visitors on benches smile and wave as the joggers pass by in their regular exercise routine. people running at a steady gentle pace as a form of physical exercise
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'jog' emerged in the 16th century with the original meaning of 'to push slightly' or 'to shake.' By the 20th century, it underwent semantic expansion to denote the athletic activity of running at a slow, steady pace.
Breakdown
The etymology is uncertain, but the word likely derives from onomatopoeia or imitative words representing movement and physical motion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog loves to jog with me, but he always stops to sniff every tree!”
“I decided to jog to work, but arrived looking like I swam there instead.”
“She jogs five miles every day to stay fit.”
“The old photo helped jog my memory about that summer vacation.”
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